A degree is a piece of paper; it is not a testament to how well you can perform a certain task. It just means you completed all the requirements for that piece of paper satisfactorily.

Nothing else.

I know plenty of translators without degrees. Not having one has not hindered them at all.

3. I Need a Translator Certification

Again, total lies.

You don’t need to be certified by anyone to be a translator, especially in the United States.

Sure, there are other countries or organization that require certification to translate for them, but if you want to be a freelance translator running your own business, you don’t need to be certified by anyone.